Barry Hunter

Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Barry joined AWE in October 2021 as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Barry’s primary accountability is to lead all aspects of AWE plc’s Financial, Commercial and Supply Chain activities.

Barry is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant in England and Wales and has an honours degree in Accountancy and Finance from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.

Following an early career in banking, Barry held senior roles in several large infrastructure projects including the Thames Tideway Tunnel project in London and the ElecLink interconnector project joining the UK and France high voltage electricity networks. Prior to joining AWE, Barry was Chief Financial Officer of Luton Airport.

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Education

15 Oct 2025

UCL students dive into real-world science at AWE

Four talented and inspirational students from University College London (UCL) recently presented the findings of their individual research projects at a showcase event marking the conclusion of AWE’s annual Chief Scientist Short Project Scheme 2025.

AWE publishes Partnering for National Defence 2025/26 report

AWE has today published its Partnering for National Defence 2025/26report, celebrating the partners and people who support its work in keeping the UK safe through nuclear science and technology.

AWE welcomes ONR Chief Nuclear Inspector’s Report 24/25

AWE welcomes the Chief Nuclear Inspector’s Annual Report 24/25 published today (6 October). We are pleased to note that the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has reported continued and sustained progress across several key areas of regulatory focus, with the Aldermaston site moving to routine attention for nuclear safety in March 2025.